Category: archives

  • Peddie honored

    School’s art history program was cited as the best in its class by The College Board. By: Michael Ross    HIGHTSTOWN — The Peddie School is a worldwide leader in helping students attain college-level mastery of art history, according to a report released by The College Board.    The nonprofit membership association, best known for developing the…

  • NY Sports Clubs to flex muscles

    Slated to move into additional space at Princeton Shopping Center. By: Gwen McNamara    In an effort to gain a competitive edge, the New York Sports Clubs gym at the Princeton Shopping Center is undergoing a major renovation.    The fitness club is taking over about 3,000 square feet of space vacated by Princeton Video in the…

  • Township park to see expansion of trail

    Walking trail in Woods Road Community Park in East Windsor will be expanded with the aid of a $25,000 grant from the state Department of Environmental Protection. By: Marisa Maldonado    EAST WINDSOR — A new walking trail could be in place by summer at Woods Road Community Park for use by residents, the mayor said.…

  • Peddie girls’ basketball tops one of Delaware’s best

    By: Neil Hay    It certainly wasn’t their "A" game that the Peddie girls’ basketball team had on display last Saturday.    Whatever it was, however, it was good enough – if just barely – to defeat St. Elizabeth’s, the number two ranked team in Delaware, by a 43-42 final score. The game was played at Archbishop…

  • Campaign information available for board of education hopefuls

       Board of Education hopefuls take note: Information about campaigning for office is now available in the Princeton Regional, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional and Montgomery board of education offices.    To qualify for the post, candidates must be able to read and write, and must be registered to vote in the district in which they intend to run.…

  • Fun and games

    Students, teachers take a well-deserved break after midterms. By: Rachel Silverman    Before Wednesday afternoon, special-education teacher Renee Szporn had no idea her co-worker, Princeton High School secretary Jane Diaforli, was so darn good at Scrabble.    But after a 40-point, triple-word scoring turn, Ms. Szporn quickly realized she was outmatched.    "She’s killing me!" Ms. Szporn chuckled.…

  • Black History Month is packed with events

    Schedule begins with film screening, read-in. By: Rachel Silverman    Here is a partial list of Black History Month events in the Princeton area for the remainder of the month:    • Feb. 6: Film screening of "Another Brother," a biography of a black Vietnam War veteran, Fields Center for Equality and Cultural Understanding, 86 Olden St., Princeton…

  • ArtFirst! on March 6 to benefit medical center

       ArtFirst! will be celebrating the opening of its third annual show and sale on Sunday, March 6, from 2 to 5 p.m. with an elegant Patrons’ Preview party. The international exhibition and sale of original art and fine crafts by artists with physical and mental disabilities is organized and presented by The Auxiliary of the…

  • Renaissance Red Hot Homes event extended due to popular demand

    Renaissance locations offer state-of-the-art fitness and recreational amenities Depending on the neighborhood, Renaissance locations offer state-of-the-art fitness and recreational amenities like indoor and outdoor pools, exercise facilities, saunas, putting greens, tennis and bocce courts, game rooms, deli’s, great rooms and much more.    "Active adults have really jumped on this terrific opportunity, and we’re delighted to…